Nonprofit · EIN 22-1546173
THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,579,438 | $38,614,471 | $964,967 | $43,955,516 | $14,958,445 | $28,997,071 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $39,028,790 | $36,646,412 | $2,382,378 | $42,884,609 | $15,399,055 | $27,485,554 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $897,469
- of which government grants
- $511,912
- Program service revenue
- $37,506,575
- Investment income
- $1,172,573
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $52,114
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,178
- Other revenue
- $2,821
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $777,411
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,585,540
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,897,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $71,882
- Accounting fees
- $59,700
- Occupancy
- $2,336,107
- Travel
- $986,809
- Depreciation
- $518,911
- Program services (functional)
- $34,397,326
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,151,717
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,884,609
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,955,516
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,958,445
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,997,071
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,494,326
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,235,311
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,761,760
- Gross receipts
- $39,619,016
- Employees
- 742
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA LUCAS | CEO Officer | 35 | $273,243 | $38,612 |
| KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN | COO Officer | 35 | $194,541 | $46,429 |
| ROBERT PURCELL | CFO Officer | 35 | $190,906 | $33,680 |
| HEATHER COMSTOCK | SR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $151,846 | $7,592 |
| MEGAN BEEBE | SR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,057 | $21,899 |
| LAURIE BEST | SR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,833 | $4,045 |
| REBECCA LORUSSO | SR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,293 | $6,565 |
| SARAH RIKER | SR DIRECTOR Former | 35 | $123,109 | $3,037 |
| STEPHEN FALANGA ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAURINO ESQ | 1ST VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN PROCE CPA | 2ND VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA A IRVIS | 3RD VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY RUSSIKOFF CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN O'BRIEN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNIE MCNANY | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN ALAMPI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUAN ARROYO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE BIRD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFFREY B BIRD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAITLIN P CASCINO ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID CORDOVA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRADFORD HUNTINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN MANGANARO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS MCNANY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA ORR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARYANNE VINDICI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEREDITH WHITAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REGAN WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CANDACE D WILDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA LUCAS | CEO Officer | 35 | $258,526 | $35,882 |
| KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN | COO Officer | 35 | $188,396 | $42,779 |
| ROBERT PURCELL | CFO Officer | 35 | $184,788 | $31,099 |
| HEATHER COMSTOCK | SR. DIRECTOR BUSINESS & RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $147,134 | $7,357 |
| FRANK CINQUE | SR. DIRECTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,381 | $38,778 |
| MEGAN BEEBE | SR. DIRECTOR FINANCIAL OPERATIONS/CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,526 | $20,104 |
| MARTIN NOAH | SR. DIRECTOR CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,194 | $35,067 |
| LAURIE BEST | SR. DIRECTOR CHILDREN & ADULT DAY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $130,144 | $3,904 |
| REBECCA LORUSSO | SR. DIRECTOR RESIDENTIAL Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,981 | $6,349 |
| SARAH RIKER | SR. DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,143 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MOLINARI | SR. DIRECTOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,518 | $5,276 |
| STEPHEN FALANGA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAURINO | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN J PROCE CPA | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA A IRVIS | THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY RUSSIKOFF CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN O'BRIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNIE MCNANY | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BIRD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY BIRD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN ARROYO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN P CASCINO ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CORDOVA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADFORD HUNTINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA A BOYLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN HAHN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REGAN WATERS WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE DWILDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYANNE VINDICI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO-ANN RAINES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MANGANARO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH WHITAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 123 NAYLON AVE, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-1005
- In care of
- % KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN FALANGA, 123 NAYLON AVENUE, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN HINNIGAN-COHEN, CEO
- Phone
- (973) 535-1181
- Website
- WWW.ARCESSEX.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NISIVOCCIA LLP
Mission
THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SERVICES EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE A LIFETIME OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND FULL PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE ARC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL LIVING SERVICES TO 150 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL LIVING SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING AND RELATED DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ENCOURAGE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PERSONAL GOALS AND OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULFILLING LIFESTYLE IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT. THE ARC DELIVERS THESE SERVICES IN OVER 30 GROUP HOMES, SUPERVISED LIVING, SUPPORTIVE LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT TYPICAL, RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOMES, CONDOMINIUMS AND APARTMENT COMMUNITIES IN ESSEX COUNTY, NJ.Expenses $18,910,754 · revenue $24,366,354
- ADULT DAY SERVICES - THE ARC OFFERS QUALITY, INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO ADULTS OVER 21 WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS, INCLUDING SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND WITH PHYSICAL/MEDICAL ISSUES. THE PRIMARY ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION - THE ARC CURRENTLY OPERATES PROGRAMS OUT OF 4 ESSEX COUNTY LOCATIONS THAT INCLUDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS AND AFFORD OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS AND OUTCOMES, AND WORK TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED DAILY TO AND FROM THE CENTERS AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO VARIOUS LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS - THE ARC PROVIDES OUT OF THE HOME, COMMUNITY INCLUSION - THE ARC PROVIDES COMMUNITY INCLUSION SERVICES THROUGH SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, AND EXPERIENCES FOR SMALL GROUPS OF ADULTS YEAR-ROUND. ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS, LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. OTHER ADULT SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP RESPITE, OVERNIGHT RESPITE AND SUMMER CAMP.Expenses $6,247,272 · revenue $7,095,557
- STEPPING STONES SCHOOL - THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY'S STEPPING STONES SCHOOL IS A DEPT. OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (APSSD) SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-12. RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 2010 AND LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD, NJ, THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS SUCH AS DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER STUDENTS WITH SIMILAR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED WITH NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND TAILORED THERAPIES BASED ON THE CHILD'S IEP. INCORPORATING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN EVERY CLASSROOM, STEPPING STONES SCHOOL UTILIZES A STRONG, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM.Expenses $3,408,751 · revenue $3,209,657
- CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - THE ARC ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OVER 600 INFANTS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING:EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3 WHICH PROMOTES PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.RECREATION SERVICES - PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES THROUGH SUMMER DAY CAMP, WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND SERVICES.RESPITE SERVICES - PROVIDING RELIEF TO CAREGIVERS WHILE SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN ENGAGING ACTIVITIES IN HOME, COMMUNITY OR CENTER BASED SETTINGS DURING WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS.HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHOSE CHILD AND/OR PARENT HAS AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ASSIST PARENTS TO BE MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT, ECONOMICALLY AND PERSONALLY; MAINTAIN THE FAMILY UNIT; AND ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE. SERVICE NAVIGATION WORKS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO NEGOTIATE AND MAXIMIZE THEIR ACCESS TO AND SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS. THIS SERVICE ALSO ACTS AS A RESOURCE TO ACCESS SPECIFIC ARC SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.Expenses $5,830,549 · revenue $2,835,007
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1546173
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,955,516
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,619,016
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $39,579,438 | $38,614,471 | $43,955,516 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $39,028,790 | $36,646,412 | $42,884,609 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $33,801,216 | $33,755,319 | $41,441,788 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $34,329,695 | $31,399,454 | $40,751,059 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-1546173).
Questions about THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC is 22-1546173.
- Is THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN FALANGA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $273,243 (LINDA LUCAS, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,579,438, expenses of $38,614,471 and total assets of $43,955,516 at year end.
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